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How do I connect my Genie® or HD DVR to the Internet?

A minimum connection speed of 750Kbps (DSL or cable modem) is required. 2Mbps or higher is recommended.

Connecting your Genie or HD DVR to the Internet opens the door to a world of entertainment: Access to thousands of On Demand movies and shows, Pandora Internet radio, live TV on your mobile device, and more. Let's get started.

Press and hold the INFO button on your remote until the Info & Test screen appears on your TV. You'll find your receiver model number in the "Receiver" line. What receiver model do you have?

HR44HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR34, or R22

Do you have the following items?

A Wireless DIRECTV CINEMA™ Connection Kit

A wireless router connected to your home Internet service

YesNo

If you have a wireless router but do not have a Wireless CINEMA Connection Kit, just click here to order one. Select DIRECTV CINEMA™ Connection Kit (Self-Installation). Once you receive it, come back here to learn how to get connected.

If you don't have a wireless router, you'll need to schedule a professional installation. Click here and select DIRECTV CINEMA™ Connection Kit.

Go to your receiver and press the DASH button on your remote. A message will appear on the bottom right of your TV screen. Do you see the words "SWiM Connected"?

YesNo

With your remote, select More System Info. Then scroll down the page until you see "Network" status. What does it say?

Step 1

Plug one end of the power adapter into the Wireless DIRECTV CINEMA™ Connection Kit device (CCK-W) and the other into a surge protector (recommended) or an electrical outlet.

Step 2

Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the CCK-W device and the other end into the Ethernet port on the back your HD DVR. (If your receiver has two Ethernet ports, use the upper port, labeled ETHERNET 1.)

Step 3

The POWER and Activity LEDs on the CCK-W device light up. Wait for the Power LED to stop flashing.

Step 4

You're now ready to make a wireless connection to your Wi-Fi router. There are two ways to do this. You can connect automatically if your wireless router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which allows you to connectwithout entering your Wi-Fi network name and password. Or you can connectmanually by entering your Wi-Fi network name and password.

To check if your router has WPS, look for a button with the logo pictured on the right. Then select "Yes" or "No" below and follow the steps.

Yes, I want to use my router's WPS feature.No, my router does NOT have WPS or I want to configure my router manually.

Step 1

Plug one end of the power adapter into the Wireless DIRECTV CINEMA™ Connection Kit device (CCK-W) and the other into a surge protector(recommended) or an electrical outlet.

Step 2

If you have a DECA (see picture) connected to your HD DVR, leave it connected, but disconnect the other coaxial cable from the DECA.

If you do not have a DECA, disconnect the coaxial cable from the "SATELLITE IN 1" (or "SAT IN 1") port on the back of your HD DVR.

Step 3

Connect the coaxial cable that you just disconnected from your DECA or HD DVR to the coaxial port labeled "Towards LNB" on the CCK-W device.

Step 4

Unscrew the cap from the coaxial connector labeled "SAT Rcvr" on the CCK-W device.

Step 5

Now connect one end of the coaxial cable included with your kit to the coaxial port labeled "SAT Rcvr" on the CCK-W device and the other end into the free coaxial port on the DECA or the "SATELLITE IN 1" (or "SAT IN 1") port on your receiver.

Step 6

The POWER, Activity, and Coax Network LEDs on the CCK-W device will light up. Wait for the POWER LED to stop flashing.

Step 7

You're now ready to make a wireless connection to your Wi-Fi router. There are two ways to do this. You can connect automatically if your wireless router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which allows you to connectwithout entering your Wi-Fi network name and password. Or you can connectmanually by entering your Wi-Fi network name and password.

To check if your router has WPS, look for a button with the logo pictured on the right. Then select "Yes" or "No" below and follow the steps.

Yes, I want to use my router's WPS feature.No, my router does NOT have WPS or I want to configure my router manually.

After you've connected the CCK-W device to your HD DVR, a message will appear on your TV screen within 60 seconds indicating the connection has been detected. Follow the steps below to proceed.

Step 1

On your wireless router, look for the WPS button -- the label may look like one of the icons in the picture. Press this button and wait until the WPS LED on the router begins to flash.

Step 2

Within the next two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the CCK-W device until the WLAN LED flashes green.

Step 3

When the WLAN LED on the CCK-W device displays solid green, you've successfully completed the WPS connection between the CCK-W device and the Wi-Fi router. If you still see a message on your TV screen asking if you want to set up your connection now, highlight and select either Set up Now or Set up Later and the message will disappear. Your setup is complete; there are no further steps to take.

If the WLAN LED does not light up, follow these steps:

A. Press and hold the INFO button on your remote until the System Info & Test screen appears.

B. Select Network Setup from the left-hand menu, and then select Connect Now or Repeat Network Setup.

C. When the connection is complete, you'll see a screen showing the details of your wireless connection. Select Continue to proceed.

D. Read the information on the next screen, and then press Done.

That's it! Your setup is complete and you now have access to DIRECTV On Demand movies and shows, as well as all the other benefits of being connected. Please allow up to 48 hours for all the available On Demand programs to become accessible on your HD DVR. To find available programs, go to Channel 1000, or click here to browse online.

After you've connected the CCK-W device to your receiver, a message will appear on your TV screen within 60 seconds indicating the connection has been detected. Follow the steps below to proceed.

Step 1

Using your remote, select Set Up Now on the on-screen display.

Step 2

You'll see a list of names of wireless networks the CCK-W device has detected. Use the arrow keys on your remote to highlight the name of your wireless network, and then press SELECT. You'll then see a dot next to your network. Use the arrow keys to highlight Continue and then press SELECT.

Step 4

Step 5

You'll see details of your wireless connection on the next screen. Select Continue to proceed.

Step 6

Read the information on the next screen, and then press Done.

Congratulations! Your setup is complete and you now have access to DIRECTV On Demand movies and shows, as well as all the other benefits of being connected. Please allow up to 48 hours for all the available On Demand programs to become accessible on your receiver. To find available programs, go to Channel 1000, or click here to browse online.

To connect your Genie™ to the Internet, you'll need a wireless router connected to your home Internet service. If you don't have a wireless router, you'll need to schedule a professional installation. Please call 1-800-531-5000. If you already have one, please follow the instructions below.

There are two ways to connect your Genie HD DVR. You can connect automatically if your wireless router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which allows you to connectwithout entering your Wi-Fi network name and password. Or you can connectmanually by entering your Wi-Fi network name and password.

To check if your router has WPS, look for a button with the logo pictured on the right. Then select "Yes" or "No" below and follow the steps.

Yes, I want to use my router's WPS feature.No, my router does NOT have WPS or I want to configure my router manually.

Connecting your Genie HD DVR model HR44 automatically using WPS.

Step 1

Press MENU on your remote.

Step 2

Use your arrow keys to highlight Settings and press SELECT.

Step 3

Select Network Setup on the left sidebar, then select Connect Now.

Step 4

You will see this screen while your Genie connects with your wireless router.

Step 5

Select Continue.

Step 6

Select Push Button Setup.

Step 7

Push the WPS button on your router. Genie will automatically detect the device. This may take a minute or two.

Step 8

You're connected! Now you can access thousands of On Demand titles, YouTube, Pandora, TV Apps, LIVE TV on your iPad, and more.

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